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Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Board of Trustees
Thursday, January 13, 2005
3:00 p.m.
Board Room
Legion of Honor
Lincoln Park
San Francisco, California
AGENDA
ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Calling of the Meeting to Order – Diane B. Wilsey, President
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Calling of the Roll
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Ex-Officio Trustee Members
Mayor Gavin Newsom
John Murray, President/Recreation and Park Commission
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Absences to be Excused
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There will be an opportunity for public comment before or during each agenda item.
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Report of the President – Diane B. Wilsey
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A. Training Session on Chapter 67 of the San Francisco AdministrativeCode, the Sunshine Ordinance – Adine Varah, Deputy City Attorney (Material To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Discussion
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B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Minutes of the December 9, 2004 Executive Committee Meeting (See Appendix A – Draft Minutes) - Action
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C. Consideration and Possible Action to Accept the Report on 2004 Year End Gifts of Works of Art – George Hecksher, Chair, Acquisitions Committee of The Fine Arts Museums Foundation (See Appendix B – 2004 Year End Gifts of Art Report) - Action
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D. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the Frank A. Campini Foundation for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Frank A. Campini Foundation Library Office in the New de Young Museum - Action
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals and organizations, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The Frank A. Campini Foundation generously provided funds for the library office in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Frank A. Campini Foundation Library Office of the New de Young Museum in honor of the Frank A. Campini Foundation; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to the Frank A. Campini Foundation for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
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E. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Chris and Warren Hellman for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming The Hellman Family Entry Lobby from the Garage in the New de Young Museum - Action
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Chris and Warren Hellman generously provided funds for an entry lobby from the garage in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name The Hellman Family
Entry Lobby from the garage of the New de Young Museum in honor of Chris and Warren Hellman; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Chris and Warren Hellman for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
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F.Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the Jaquelin Hume Foundation for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Jaquelin Hume Foundation Central Library and Archives in the New de Young Museum - Action
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals and organizations, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The Jaquelin Hume Foundation generously provided funds for the central library and archives in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Jaquelin Hume Foundation Central Library and Archives of the New de Young Museum in honor of the Jaquelin Hume Foundation; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to the Jaquelin Hume Foundation for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
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G. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Kramlich for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Kramlich American Painting and Sculpture Study and Storage Room in the New de Young Museum - Action
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Kramlich generously provided funds for the American painting and sculpture study and storage room in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Kramlich American Painting and Sculpture Study and Storage Room of the New de Young Museum in honor of Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Kramlich; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Kramlich for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
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H. Other Informational Items - Discussion
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Director’s Report - Harry S. Parker III
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A. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Funding Expended by the Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums During the Period July 1 through September 30, 2004 - Action
WHEREAS, The Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that exists to support the activities of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and to serve as the developer of the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby acknowledge with gratitude funding in the amount of $3,935,377 expended by the Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums for operations and $7,420,476 for the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park during the period July 1 through September 30, 2004.
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B. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging that No Bequests of Funds Were Received During the Period July 1 through September 30, 2004. - Action
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby acknowledge that no bequests of funds were received during the period July 1 through September 30, 2004.
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C. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing
the Board President and Director of Museums to Submit the Fiscal Year 2005-06 City Budget - Action
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby authorize the Board President and the Director of Museums to sign and submit the Fiscal Year 2005-06 City Budget Request.
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D. Update on the City Budget - Discussion
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E. Current and Future Exhibits - Discussion
1. Report on the Bonjour Monsieur Courbet! The Bruyas Collection from Montpellier Exhibition and the French Regional and American Museum Exchange (FRAME) – Dr. Lynn Federle Orr, Curator of European Art (See Appendix C)
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F. Other Informational Items - Discussion
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Public Comment
Members of the public may address the Board of Trustees on Items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Speakers may address the Board for up to three minutes;
the President or the Board of Trustees may limit the total comment to thirty minutes.
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Meeting Schedule, Future Events and Current and Future Exhibits (See Appendix D - List of Board and Executive Committee Meetings, Events and Exhibitions) - Discussion
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VII.
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Adjournment – Diane B. Wilsey, President - Action
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Public Meeting Requirements Relating to Accessibility
The subsequent information is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); the following will be made available upon request: (1) American sign language interpreters; (2) a sound enhancement system; (3) a meeting agenda available in alternative formats; and (4) a reader during the meeting. To arrange for these services, please contact Judy Gough at (415) 750-3669 at least two working days prior to a meeting. A late request will be honored if possible. Minutes of the meeting will be made in alternative formats upon request. Meeting agendas are available on the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco website, www.thinker.org.
In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, those attending public meetings are reminded that others may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
The MUNI's wheelchair-accessible No. 18 line stops in front of the Legion. For access to the Legion from downtown, take MUNI's wheelchair-accessible No. 38 Geary line to 33rd and Clement and connect with the No. 18 line. For more information about MUNI's accessible services, call (415) 923-6142.
There are accessible parking spaces (disabled-designated) available in front of the Legion. Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) will be available. For Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD), the Museums use the California Relay Service.
The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the President may order the removal from the meeting of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of cell phones, pagers, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.
Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils, and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force:
Adele Destro, Interim Administrator
Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
City Hall, Room 409
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4683
Office: (415) 554-7724
Fax: (415) 554-7854
E-mail: sotf@sfgov.org
A free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from Ms. Destro, or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine/
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may submit written comments to Judy Gough, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, 233 Post Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94108. Public documents referred to in the agenda may be inspected at the Administrative Offices of the Fine Arts Museums located at 233 Post Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94108. Please contact Judy Gough at (415) 750-3669 to make arrangements.
Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements – Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code § 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA, 94102; telephone (415) 581-2300; fax (415) 581-2317; web site: sfgov.org/ethics
